Trainer Jason Warren is keen to find another suitable Stakes race for Flyer before she retires to become a broodmare.
Flyer recorded an unexpected victory in the MSC Signs Handicap (1200m) at Caulfield Heath on Saturday. Warren confirmed the mare has been booked to be served by Toronado for the upcoming breeding season.
The win marked a double for jockey Jye McNeil. Flyer ($21) triumphed by a head over Welcometotheshow ($41), with the heavily backed favourite Custom ($1.75) a short neck behind in third. This result was one of the day’s biggest upsets for punters.
“We thought she was a terrific chance today,” Warren stated.
“Her price was good and I hope the team at Rosemont had something on.
“She’s a stable favourite and she’s heading to the breeding barn this year.
“I think we’ll be looking for an early cover, but in saying that, she’s probably earned herself another run before she goes to stud.
“She’s got a date with Toronado, I believe. She’s going to make a terrific broodmare, just like her mother (Miss Toorak Flyer) did.”
Flyer commenced her career with a debut win as a two-year-old and later secured the Group 3 David Coles Stakes (1200m) at Morphettville during her juvenile season.
After a two-year winless streak, she returned to the winner’s circle at Caulfield on May 30.
Warren explained that there were valid reasons for Flyer’s performance at her previous start, where she finished midfield over 1200m at Flemington on July 18.
“She likes soft tracks and things didn’t work out for her last start,” Warren commented.
“She began too well at Flemington on the big, wide-open track and she needed to come back here around a bend.
“It’s nice to get another winner for Rosemont as they support our stable so well and she’s been a terrific horse for them.”
Warren operates dual facilities, one at Mornington and a more relaxed country setting at Bass on Westernport Bay, noting that the Bass property has been beneficial for Flyer.
“We take them all down to Bass after they race and she had her final gallop at Mornington on Tuesday,” Warren revealed.
“She spends time in the paddock between runs, and you can see your reflection in her coat, she’s that healthy.
“She’s a happy mare and it’s all about keeping her happy.”
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